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Can I offer contests that involve international sports in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

To offer contests that involve international sports in Mississippi, you would need to obtain approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission [1.2][1.3]. According to 13 MSAC Part 9 Chapter 3 Rule 3.11, a request for approval to accept wagers on an event other than a horse race, greyhound race, or an athletic sports event shall be made by a book on such forms approved by the Executive Director, and shall include a full description of the event and the manner in which wagers would be placed and winning wagers would be determined. The request must also include a full description of any technology which would be utilized to offer the event, and such other information or documentation which demonstrates that the event could be effectively supervised, the outcome of the event would be verifiable, the outcome of the event would be generated by a reliable and independent process, the outcome of the event would be unlikely to be affected by any wager placed, the event could be conducted in compliance with any applicable laws, and the granting of the request for approval would be consistent with the public policy of the state.

The Executive Director may subject any technology that would be utilized to offer the event to such testing, investigation and approval process as he deems appropriate. The Executive Director may refer a request for approval to the commission for consideration, or grant, deny, limit, restrict or condition a request made pursuant to subsection (b) for any cause he deems reasonable.

Please note that there may be additional requirements or restrictions that apply [2.1][3.1]. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional familiar with Mississippi gaming laws for more specific guidance.

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